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BX52 PUJ

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

116,885 mi
Last recorded116,885 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 PUJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2025 116,885 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking up round whole circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 114,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under back of floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 111,530 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 109,025 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 105,734 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 105,734 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 101,846 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 97,019 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 92,891 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 87,700 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 81,852 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 76,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2015 76,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 70,436 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 65,510 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 59,766 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 54,601 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 48,439 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 43,335 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 38,797 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 37,265 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 21,750 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 19,443 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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BX52 PUJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX52 PUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX52 PUJ registered?

BX52 PUJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is BX52 PUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX52 PUJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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